Fiction & Poetry Anthology Authors

AB King (In Memoriam)– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: Chasing the Dream") ("The UnValentine Anthology: Fuzzy") AB has appeared at our Victoria Double Dog Authors' Tour events. He is a prairie boy relocated to beautiful Vancouver Island to write and ponder the world from the perspective of his spawn and their spawn.

Allan Jefferson Reid– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Guardian") ("The Platinum Collection: Son-of a Bitch") Allan currently resides in Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, where he is best known for his monthly restaurant reviews Voracious in Monday Magazine, an imprint of Black Press. Allan came to writing later in life and earned a BA in English from Athabasca University. He lives and travels with Dennis, his husband of thirty-six years.

Astra Crompton– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: Primal Crusades – Catharsis") ("Anthology for a Green Planet: Dumpster Garden", "The Shore") Astra appears regularly at our Victoria Double Dog Authors' Tour events. Astra Crompton is an artist, author, and creator based in Victoria, Canada. Learn more at www.astracrompton.com.

Brianna Kempe– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: Lilith's Devotion") ("The UnValentine Anthology: Leather Bound Love") Brianna is an honorary Canadian who lives in Ohio, USA. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Writing from Miami University. Brianna writes while balancing work, motherhood, and volunteering.

C.E. Atkinson– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Picnic") Affectionately known as Granny Char, she is a storyteller whose words have warmed hearts and sparked imaginations for decades. Nestled in her cozy home, she crafts stories inspired by the everyday magic of family life.

Daphne Matiza– ("The Platinum Collection: The Great Pandemic") Daphne is a creative writer and poet who believes in using technology to connect people and highlight issues that matter. She lives in Harare, Zimbabwe.

D.K. Weeds– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Skye: The Stormborn Legend") Has his own author’s page.

Elle Hawkweed– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Otter Side of the Harbour") Has her own author’s page.

Gordon Henderson– ("Anthology for a Green Planet: Goblin Warming") Gordon has lived in Victoria his entire life and is an avid writer. This is his first published piece.

Janilee Porter‑Hirshe– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: (Poems) The Mormon Elder's Shadow, Master, Gaslit, Unbearable, No One Won, Sorrow Song, Autumn Run, A Word With Myself, Soul Remembering") Janilee currently lives in Bolivia and works as an Eco/Voluntourism entrepreneur. She holds an MA in Conflict Management & Prevention and is writing a book about recovering from domestic violence.

Jason A. N. Taylor– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Vanishing Blackfish") Jason is a Canadian author based in Victoria, BC. He is the author of Owls, Doughnuts, and Democracy and Security and Other Shitty Jobs.

Jesse Blair– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: Blood Is Not Enough") ("The UnValentine Anthology: Fundamental Challenges") ("Anthology for a Green Planet: Back to the Land") Jessie writes short stories and blogs. She is of Mohawk and Irish/Scottish descent and lives in Vancouver.

Josh MacLeod– ("Anthology for a Green Planet: The Tale of the Eldest") Josh suspects his greatest contribution to being green may one day be fertilizer for new life but is in no hurry to test the theory.

Kelly Duff– ("The UnValentine Anthology: S.M.A") Kelly lives in Victoria, BC, with her family and is a regular at our Double Dog Dare author readings.

Kenton Moore– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: The First") Kenton has written for film, comics, journalism, and prose. He is the author of Legend of the Sun Prince and Great Northern Gothic. Find him at @KentonMooreBooks.

Kim Kelln– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Old Man and the Sea") Kim is a retired data analyst, certified diver, filmmaker, and creator of the Hank Retzer noir mystery series.

Kristoffer Law– ("The UnValentine Anthology: Happy Anniversary") Kristoffer is the author of The Jagged Tree and lives in Victoria with his wife and cat.

Lawrence Nault– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Lost Constellations") Lawrence is a Canadian author and filmmaker whose work explores nature, technology, and belonging.

Mademoiselle Noir– ("The Platinum Collection: Eclipse of the Soul") Also known as Fatima Farooq, she crafts poetic prose inspired by the darker facets of human emotion. She lives in the UAE.

Melissa Moose– ("The Platinum Collection: Sleeping Beaten") Melissa is an artist, photographer, author, and advocate whose writing transforms lived trauma into therapeutic storytelling.

Monique Jacob– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Swamp Tide") Monique has contributed to all of our fiction anthologies and authored several novels. She has her own author’s page.

Pam Desjardine– ("The UnValentine Anthology: Chance Encounter") Pam lives in Kelowna and has written stories and poetry since junior high, with a strong interest in Indigenous practices.

Presley K. Lane– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, The Waves Between Us") Presley writes sapphic romance celebrating connection, joy, and imperfection.

Randi‑Anne Dey– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Saltwater Secrets") Randi‑Anne is a Victoria‑based fantasy author and dog groomer. She writes worlds of magic, dragons, and intrigue.

Ron Kearse– Ron has contributed to The UnValentine Anthology and Blood Moon Rising Anthology and has his own author’s page.

Sara Ashton– ("The Platinum Collection: Forget") Sara is a Creative Writing graduate from South Wales, UK, published by Green Ink Poetry.

Sébastien Streit– Contributor to The Platinum Collection and author of the poetry collections A Place for the Broken and Dance With Fire.

S.M. King– ("The UnValentine Anthology: Vide Cor Meum") S.M. lives in Saskatchewan and embraces a dry, cosmic sense of humour.

S.M. Perkins Carr– ("The Platinum Collection: The Sea Pool") Also known as Shannon Perkins Carr, she is an author, poet, and certified music therapist living in Victoria.

Srijani Rupsha Mitra– ("The Platinum Collection: The Elitist Trail and On Visiting Sanchi") Rupsha is a poet from Kolkata, India. Her debut poetry collection Smoked Frames is forthcoming.

S.R.M. Duff– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: Not A Love Story") S.R.M. lives in Victoria with his cat Baghera. This is his first published work.

Terry Groves (In Memoriam)– ("The Platinum Collection: Dead Boat") Terry was a military veteran, filmmaker, mentor, and founding member of the VI Film and Entertainment Cooperative.

Thomas Keesman– ("Blood Moon Rising Anthology: A Republic of Dogs") ("The UnValentine Anthology: The Farmer Takes A Wife") Thomas lives in Victoria and published his novel Extraordinaire in 2013.

Vince Galati– ("Anthology for a Green Planet: In the Cold") ("The UnValentine Anthology: A Dream Infernal") Vince lives in Courtenay, BC, and is currently working on a novel.

Werner Roberts– ("Anthology for a Green Planet: Dear Diary 12032013+") Werner writes about island life, fatherhood, and the loss of chivalry.

William Joseph– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Sonar Signals: Splash") William is an Australian‑born Aboriginal author and performer whose work spans music and literature.

Yana Spencer– ("The Platinum Collection: Plumerias Don't Wilt") Yana is a journalist and women’s rights activist who empowers women through food‑based storytelling.

Zoe Duff– ("A Whale of a Tale: Anthology of the Sea, Tales of the Salma Denea") Has her own author’s page.

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